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    Bar Keeper

    4.2 (180 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Martha E.

    This spot never disappoints! If you enjoy making drinks at home- everything from mocktails to decadent aged añejo cocktails- this is your spot. The gentlemen behind the counter know absolutely everything about everything inside this shop and most (all?) items have been personally curated and brought in by them, so you won't hear anyone say "I'm not sure" to any question you may have. They have everything from mixers, glasses, utensils, spirits and what must be the largest collection of bitters in LA county. This spot is such a gem and with plenty of street parking, there's no reason you should miss out on this utopia.

    Spectacular business. Every bartender or spirit connoisseur should know of this place.

    1/2 shaker tin and Hawthorne strainer
    Anika M.

    The business is a nice place to get your home bar needs. They have everything to make a cocktail (glassware, shakers, alcohol, garnish picks,strainers, jiggers, and much more). The staff were friendly to begin with however my friend and I were the only ones in the store at the time. As we were browsing and looking at different items my shopping/browsing experience made me feel a bit surrounded. Most of the items we wanted to further look at were received unsolicited remarks. Most of the bar tools they have are labeled and priced with description. As we browsed through the jiggers and pour spouts/speed pourers the staff continued to give his unsolicited opinion. We wanted to continue to browse through the selection so the comments were brushed off. Our selection consisted of a shaker tin, Hawthorne strainer, jigger and speed pourer. At checkout the staff had an issue finding the names of pour spouts in the POS system as he stated he didn't know the name. After bagging my items with a confused face asked me what I was going to use the shaker tin for and with a smirk told me "you do know you need the other half, right?" After receiving his judgement I politely let the staff know that I was purchasing it as a replacement for an incomplete shaker I have at home. The concept of this shop is nice but the experience took it home.

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    Francesca M.

    A beautiful store with a really awesome curation of liquor. Every bottle is more beautiful than the next. If you can afford it, this store is an awesome find. They have lots of cool bartender tools and books, too. Great gift ideas if you have friends/family that like to make cocktails. I only wish the prices were more affordable for a wider group of people - especially their glassware. But go check it out for yourself!

    Interior - former location on Sunset Blvd. (04/06/18). #SilverLake #Alcohol #Liquor #Spirits #DrinkMe
    Jeff B.

    (Shopped 04/06/18 FR @ 4:00pm...and several times before): If you had a home bar or thought about starting one...this place was certainly a keeper that satisfied most of your needs! The Bar Keeper has been around for over 12 years, and for about five of those I've managed to make my way in every so often mostly to curiously see what they had and on occasion made a purchase. Now that they recently moved to what the wannabes have dubbed "Virgil Village", will I make the longer trek along Hoover St.!? PURCHASE Spruce Creek Jalapeno Margarita Mix ($14.00): A combination of fresh limes and lemon juice with a hint of orange and the subtle sweetness of pure agave nectar for a perfect blend of tangy and spice, the jalapeno flavor will have you dancing around like a Mexican jumping bean! I loved to make shaken ghetto cocktails, and this recent addition to my bar cart has been a welcomed libation. I haven't found this artisanal concoction anywhere else, and it was certainly pricey, but with all the natural ingredients and amazing flavors, this was one of the few times this value-minded consumer was willing to pay the price - salud https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=E23N_Grc6ii71b4lOwcFEg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! SERVICE Immediately as I entered through the door, I received a rousing "hello!" from the two gents who manned this boozy beverage bastion. Right off the bat, they were willing to assist me on my liquor looky-loo lazy day as I meticulously went from each table display, shelf cases and such fascinated by all the fun adult things that could be had here. They were absolutely knowledgeable, and I loved to learn something each time I visited. Eventually, I grabbed what I came for, they beautifully wrapped it up as usual https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_St7VEqW4dNkN24fQgbMQw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, and off I went to make some margaritas. Always a pleasure to case the joint until the next time! PARKING (Varied; n/a this time) Thankfully - or maybe not! - I lived a hop, skip, and a jump away so I got some exercise on this particular sunshine day (for you Brady Bunch fans out there!). Otherwise, there was metered street parking along the main drag of Sunset Blvd., various makeshift paid parking lots, and a ton of resident streets that may or may not have timed parking based on the day and time posted on the posted totem street signs. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Fanciful window displays invited you into a small but maximized space filled from floor to ceiling with an assortment of EVERYTHING you needed for a bar (I LOVE pineapples hint hint https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=E9M1gd7imKIjSmJ0ZCOQwg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw) and hardly any space to walk alongside anyone else https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=QQNJ_SbopdzvtIRMZhJqCw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. At the end of the wooden planks was where you gave your money willingly! Plenty of natural lighting came through the large front glass door and windows while minimal ceiling track lighting admirably filled in the rest. There were no TVs while music quietly played in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL A lover of all libations, a casual bartender, and a true mad scientist at heart, the Bar Keeper was a vice I didn't need so close to home but greatly appreciated! Over the years, I only purchased the three different margarita mixes they sold, but was always enamored by the numerous small-batch no-name brand liquors they carried albeit with usually higher price tags, but at least in my personal experience I didn't mind the high price I was paying because the product was great! They also had a ton of bar equipment, books, knickknacks https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=crcEc4yk4wvUXXPOtEXkFA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, a wonderful bitters collection, and more! I'm saddened that their new location is further away now and not just down the street, so I guess I really have to really exercise to get there now. I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $15.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 5.0 STARS

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    Super nice, knowledgeable and honest. Great recommendations without me feeling ridiculous for knowing nothing

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    2 years ago

    Thoughtfully curated large selection of hard to find spirits. Knowledgeable bartending staff. Love this place!

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    Excellent well curated selection for the home cocktail enthusiast. Staff are knowledgeable and happy to share their knowledge.

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    Knowledgeable staff and an awesome selection of specialty liquors and vintage glass wear to make any mixology have some unique character!

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    Super helpful staff. Great selection of alcohol and bitters. Really felt set up for success when I left!

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    Great selection and the most wonderful employees! I love stopping in there to purchase or just to browse. Great place for gifts!

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